HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 10-30-01 ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
October 30, 2001 9:00 A.M.
Government Center
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Thomas Dorsey
INVOCATION: Pastor Jean Gfall, First Lutheran Church, New Richmond
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Presentation to Sheriff & District Attorney from the American Legion by
Supr. Grant
DATE OF NEXT SESSION:
APPOINTMENTS: Carrie Peterson & Gary Kollman to Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(Consideration and action on matters tabled, postponed or referred to a committee at a previous meeting)
NEW BUSINESS
(Action on newly introduced motions, ordinances, resolutions or other matters)
1. Public Hearing on 2002 Proposed Budget 9:05 A.M.
2. Resolution Approving County Aid Bridge Construction
3. Resolution Approving County Aid Construction and Maintenance During Calendar Year 2002
* 4. Consideration of Loan from State Trust Fund for Various Budget Items
5. Resolution Approving New Positions
6. Resolution Adopting 2002 Budget and Approving Other Expenditures
7. Resolution Approving Reimbursement Due Listing Officials for Listing Dogs for 2001
8. Resolution Approving Dog Damage Claims for 2001
9. Resolution Regarding Illegal Taxes
10. Resolution Relating to St. Croix County's Participation in the Wisconsin Community
Development Block Grant for Economic Development Program for Emerald Dairy 11, LLC
11. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for John & Evelyn Strese, Town of Somerset
12. Two Rezonements for Three -Putt LLC, Town of Warren:
A. Ag. Residential to Commercial (37 acres)
B. Ag. Residential to Industrial (42 acres)
13. Rezoning from Ag. Residential to Commercial for Kent Wynveen, Town of Hammond
14. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Ken & Renee Dykhouse, Town of Baldwin
15. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Lyle Palmsteen, Town of Somerset
16. Rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Residential for Roger Hillebrandt, Town of Star Prairie
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
APPLICATIONS FILED FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
MILEAGE AND PER DIEM
CORRESPONDENCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT
(The Above agenda is not necessarily in order of presentations)
* Changes or additions after Preliminary Agenda
** Late changes and additions
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County Board Budget Meeting October 30, 2001
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Budget Meeting October 30, 2001
Meeting called to order by Vice Chair Jacobson at 9:00 a.m. Chair
Dorsey was absent due to attending his brother -in -law's funeral.
Invocation was given by Pastor Jean Gfal1, First Lutheran Church,
New Richmond. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Jacobson welcomed
visitors and the media.
Roll Call: 27 present, 4 absent and excused - Tom Dorsey, Tom Rose,
Tom Irwin and Tom O'Connell.
Motion by Supr. Berenschot, 2 nd by Supr. Wolske to approve the
October 9 minutes with the following correction: Supr. Horne asked
that his comments on the Nursing Home Study be added, "Supr. Horne
said this was an excellent study but more information is needed on
selling the home. Perhaps DOVE or other private companies would be
interested." Carried. Motion by Supr. Grant, 2 nd by Supr. Speer to
adopt the agenda. Carried. Next meeting is December 18, 9:00 a.m.
and Chair and Vice Chair are to determine if a meeting should be
held in November.
Announcements: Presentation from the American Legion by Supr. Grant
and Legion Commander John Helgeson of $1500 to Sheriff Hillstead.
Hillstead said this money is used for the Counter Act program
presented to fifth graders regarding alcohol and drug abuse. A
check for $750 was presented to District Attorney Eric Johnson for
the calendar program. Johnson said the drug poster contest drew
over 1600 entrants last year and the money is used for savings bonds
awarded to the winners. Applause by Board.
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Appointments: Chair Dorsey made the following appointments to the
Local Emergency Planning Committee: Carrie Peterson, Emergency
Management Secretary and Gary Kollman, Emergency Communication
Director.
Administrative Coordinator: Chuck Whiting reported the Governor may
re -open the State budget due to revenue shortfalls.
Public Hearing on 2002 Budget: Vice Chair Jacobson called the
public hearing to order at 9:08 a.m. Supr. Malick requested the
public hearing not be closed until after the budget presentation.
Finance Chair O'Connell was recovering from recent medical tests and
unable to attend. Finance Vice Chair Swenson said Whiting will use a
power point program and he asked that questions be held until after
the budget presentation.
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The presentation included the Finance Committee's budget objectives,
the total equalized value increase of $553,461,000 or 14 %, with new
construction being 38% of the growth; historic mill rate chart with
$3.59 maintained for 2002; initial levy request of $16,829,713 or
+23% which did not include health insurance increase and the Keefe
recommended levy for the Nursing Home; Nursing Home concerns
regarding need to levy adequate amount to balance yearly operations
and need to replenish cash balance.
A chart showing cash balance in the Nursing Home went from a
+$500,000 balance in 1998 to an estimated - $700,000 in 2001.
Finance and H &HS agreed to a levy of $1,282,965 with an additional
levy of $250,000 to be applied to the deficit cash balance. The
County Health Insurance premium increased 21.36% and this funds the
County at 125% of anticipated claims. The monthly total premium
estimated for 2002 is $810.37 with the County paying $785.98 and the
employee's share at $24.39.
Finance recommended several items be approved in the borrowing pool
which totaled $368,000 and does not include any funds for completion
of Perch Lake Park.
The mill rate at this point as presented by Finance is $3.78, a
5.29% increase, up $.19 per $1,000 valuation. Recommendations from
the Finance Committee: Approval of new positions of Emergency
Communications Staff Supervisor, two Patrol Officers in Sheriff's
Dept., Sanitarian, Public Health Department; borrowing $368,000 for
capital outlay items and approval of levy resolution for $16,356,586
which is a 19.62% increase.
Supr. Standafer complimented the Finance Committee for their efforts
but challenged the Board to reduce the budget by $800,000. Supr.
Raymond noted personnel costs are too high which affects our ability
to pay for services. Supr. Malick suggested paying anticipated
health insurance claims at 120% and saving $250,000. Finance
Director Loney explained the stop loss insurance does not kick in
until 125% of anticipated claims are reached. There is exposure to
the group if funded less than 125 %. Supr. Swenson said Finance did
not want to assume the risk.
Supr. Peterson asked if it was prudent to expect an increase in
sales tax with the current economy. Loney replied historical and
UW- Wisconsin figures are used and the 2 /z$ increase should be
reasonable. Supr. Speer questioned why revenues from recreation law
enforcement, law enforcement schooling, Victim Witness and Child
Support were down. Loney said those figures are submitted by each
department.
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Nursing Home Administrator Carolyn Krieger reported good news. The
Medical Assistance rates will increase 12% and IGT transfer will be
$1 million. The Nursing Home will receive a total of $1,000,000 in
IGT and $446,000 from MA by June 30 of 2002.
Supr. Krueger asked why the Nursing Home cash balance deficit is so
high. H &HS Director Borup said the drop in census, wage adjustments
plus increased costs and Krieger added MA changed the payment rate
and the County had to absorb the costs. Medicare cut per diems too
much also.
Public Comment: Donna Seim and Mark Vanasse spoke on behalf of the
Friends of Perch Lake. Ms. Seim said people are improperly using
the Park and people want the park to officially open. Vanasse said
the Friends are fundraising to build an Education and Visitors'
Center at a cost of $400,000. He urged the Board to approve the
$277,000 needed to complete construction of the Park.
Motion by Supr. Malick, 2 nd by Supr. King to close the public
hearing. Public hearing closed at 10:35 a.m.
Resolution #26 (2001): Approving County Aid Bridge Construction.
Motion by Supr. King, 2 nd by Supr. Wentz to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #27 (2001): Approving County Aid Construction and
Maintenance During Calendar Year 2002. Motion by Supr. Bieraugel,
2 nd by Supr. Bethke to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #28 (2001): Approving New Positions. Motion by Supr.
Wolske, 2 nd by Supr. Bieraugel to approve the positions of Emergency
Comm. Supervisor, two Patrol Officers and Public Health Sanitarian.
Moved by Supr. Wentz, 2 nd by Supr. Berenschot to amend the resolution
by approving the Deputy Director position for H &HS starting July 1,
2002 at a net cost of $28,000. Roll call vote: 14 yes, 13 no,
amendment carried.
Motion by Supr. Speer, 2 nd by Supr. Wentz to add 1/4 time for program
volunteer coordinator in the Jail at a cost of $13,880. The
position is presently 1/2 time and if approved for 3/4 time, efforts
will be made to get grant money to make it full time.
This person coordinates volunteers who work on various programs such
as anger management, family and life skills, parenting skills and
job skills to help the inmates make better choices when released.
Supr. Horne asked since revenues and inmate numbers are down in the
jail, has there been a reduction in personnel. Sheriff Hillstead
said if there are 10 or 20 inmates in a cell block, it still takes
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the same number of staff to watch them. Currently there are 25
correction officers.
Roll call vote: 22 yes, 5 no, amendment carried.
Motion by Supr. Mehls, 2 by Supr. Speer to approve hiring a Huber
officer to conduct electronic monitoring at a cost of $57,975. This
will have a positive effect on the levy because cost will be covered
by the $15 per day charge to 25 Huber people on monitoring. The
bracelet expense of $4.50 per day will be deducted but anticipated
revenue above the Huber officer salary is $37,837.
Mehls explained that people are waiting to serve their Huber time
and can't get in before Christmas. Electronic monitoring would be a
solution until we get a new Huber facility.
Supr. Standafer asked if existing staff could fill this position.
Sheriff Hillstead said the present Huber officer helps inmates find
jobs and transportation to work, makes job inspections and does not
have time to monitor anymore. The Huber officer for electronic
monitoring must make periodic home checks. Jail Captain Humphrey
said persons on electronic monitoring are charged the $15 every day
of the week.
Roll call vote: 26 yes, 1 no, amendment carried.
Motion by Supr. Malick, 2 by Supr. Raymond to approve a site
supervisor for Perch Lake Park starting in April, 2002, with a levy
impact of $34,750. Roll call: 14 yes, 13 no, amendment carried.
Roll call on new position resolution as amended: 23 yes, 4 no.
Carried.
Consideration of State Trust Fund Loan: Moved by Supr. Swenson, 2nd
by Supr. Krueger to approve borrowing $368,000 for recommended list
of items by Finance including CAT 6e network wiring, time and
attendance software, computer data storage, master voice recorder
for Emergency Com., HHS courtyard project, Dam #11 alarm and signal,
stone work on Gov't. Center, playground equipment for parks.
Motion by Supr. Malick, 2 by Supr. Raymond to amend by adding
$277,822 for completion of Perch Lake Park. Supr. Bjerstedt asked
if the County would have to borrow money every year. Supr. Luckey
commented if we do not finish the park project next year, the County
will lose $100,000 in grant money and may not get grants in the
future. Supr. Bieraugel said Finance wanted the whole Board to make
the borrowing decision for the Park.
Roll call on amendment: 20 yes, 7 no, carried.
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H &HS Chair Bob Stephens and Borup said the decision on building the
Courtyard would be made after the decision on future of the Nursing
Home. Supr. Malick commented the Courtyard addition needs to be
built, no matter what the future of the nursing home.
Roll call on borrowing motion as amended: 27 yes, 0 no. Carried.
Resolution #29 (2001): Adopting 2002 Budget and Approving Other
Expenditures. Motion by Supr. Raymond, 2 by Supr. King to adopt.
Motion by Supr. Krueger, 2 by Supr. Mortensen to reduce the levy by
$600,000 anticipated revenue for Nursing Home. Roll call: 1 yes,
26 no, amendment failed.
Motion by Supr. Malick, 2 nd by Supr. Luckey to add $58,250 for part
time positions at Perch Lake Park. Roll call: 20 yes, 7 no.
Amendment carried.
Motion by Supr. Horne, 2 by Supr. Bjerstedt to approve non
represented employees pay 10% of health insurance premium effective
January 1, 2002 which would reduce the levy by $99,931.
Motion by Supr. Malick, 2 by Supr. Bieraugel to amend the amendment
to send a message and make 10% employee share effective December,
2002. After discussion, amendment to amendment was withdrawn by
mover and seconder. Roll call: 13 yes, 14 no, amendment failed.
Further discussion on various department budgets but no changes
made.
Final figures given by Loney: Total county levy is $16,453,629 an
increase of $2,780,037 or 20.33% increase. Mill rate is $3.80 per
$1,000.
Supr. Bjerstedt excused at 1:00 p.m. Roll call vote on budget: 23
yes, 3 no. Carried.
Vice Chair Jacobson thanked the Finance Committee, Chuck Whiting and
Rich Loney for their work on the budget process.
Resolution #30 (2001): Approving Reimbursement Due Listing
Officials for Listing Dogs, 2001. Motion to adopt by Supr. King, 2nd
by Supr. Wentz. Carried.
Resolution #31 (2001): Resolution Approving Dog Damage Claims for
2001. Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2 nd by Supr. Speer to adopt. Carried.
Resolution #32 (2001): Resolution Regarding Illegal Taxes. Motion
by Supr Malick, 2 by Supr. Bethke to adopt. Carried.
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Resolution #33 (2001): Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant
for Emerald Dairy II, LLC. Motion to adopt by Supr. Berenschot, 2nd
by Supr. Krueger. Carried. Supr. Bieraugel voted no.
Ordinance #597 (2001): Rezoning from Ag to Ag /Res for John and
Evelyn Strese, Town of Somerset. Motion to enact by Supr. Raymond,
2 by Supr. Gunderson. Carried.
Ordinance: Rezoning from Ag /Res to Commercial and Rezoning from
Ag /Res to Industrial for Three -Putt LLC, Town of Warren. Motion by
Supr. Malick, 2 by Sur. Raymond to postpone action on this rezoning
due to some missing paperwork. Carried.
Ordinance #598 (2001): Rezoning from Ag /Res to Commercial for Kent
Wynveen, Town of Hammond. Motion to enact by Supr. Raymond, 2 nd by
Supr. Malick. Carried.
Ordinance #599 (2001): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag /Res for Ken and Renee
Dykhouse, Town of Baldwin. Motion to enact by Supr. Raymond, 2 by
Supr. Mortensen. Supr. Peterson questioned why the house was nearly
built and a mound system installed before rezoning was approved.
Zoning Administrator Steve Fisher said the house met the zoning
requirements before being built but rezoning was necessary for owner
to obtain a loan. Carried.
Ordinance #600 (2001): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag /Res for Lyle
Palmsteen, Town of Somerset. Motion to enact by Supr. Raymond, 2nd
by Supr. Jensen. Carried.
Ordinance #601 (2001): Rezoning from Ag. to Ag /Res for Roger
Hillebrandt, Town of Star Prairie. Motion to enact by Supr. King,
2 by Supr. Malick. Carried.
Committee and Board Reports: None given.
Applications Filed for Rezoning: All for Ag. to Ag /Res - John
Schachtner, Town of Cylon; Merlin Frank, Town of Stanton and Henry
Lentz, Town of St. Joseph.
Mileage and Per Diem: Moved by Supr. Wentz, 2 by Supr. Speer to
approve total of $12,430.84 for September, 2001. Carried.
Correspondence: Clerk Nelson read a letter from Governor McCallum
regarding his thoughts and efforts in the building of a new
Stillwater Bridge.
Announcements: Clerk Nelson reminded Supervisors regarding
nomination papers for the April 2, 2002 County Board election.
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Papers can be circulated beginning December lst and must be filed by
5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 2n 2002.
Supr. King commented the Board should meet in November so rezoning
requests don't get delayed. Chair Dorsey and Vice Chair Jacobson
should set the date.
Supr. Mortensen announced a Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the VFW
on Sunday, November 11, 8:00 to 12:30 at the New Richmond Armory.
Vice Chair Jacobson thanked the Supervisors for their cooperation
during this budget session.
Motion to adjourn by Supr. Wolske, 2 by Supr. Jensen. Meeting
adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
Arthur C. Jacobson, Vice Chair Sue E. Nelson
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors County Clerk
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